GitHub and Microsoft announce GenAI for Youth Programme

GitHub and Microsoft have announced the new GenAI for Youth initiative, in collaboration with Goodwall and Yoma. GenAI for Youth is about making AI both accessible and transformative, opening doors for young people to understand and use AI as a tool for creation,...

Datacentrix graduates clean up at AI challenge

Datacentrix has announced that its two graduate teams achieved first and third place in the IBM watsonx AI Assistant Challenge track. The aim of the interactive, hands-on competition was to allow participants to transcend theoretical generative AI concepts and create...

More than 1 100 entries for FNB App of the Year

The FNB App of the Year has concluded its 72-hour hackathon, showcasing more than 1 100 innovative app concepts from talented young developers and entrepreneurs nationwide. Omelele Mmbo, FNB business development head, says: “FNB is thrilled to support these young...

Young Saffers lead with homegrown environmental tech solutions

Young South Africans who accepted the PachiPanda Challenge have shown that amongst all the dire predictions and reports regarding the climate crisis, by combining technology with passion for the environment, there is still hope for our climate future. Proving that...
Absa Group hackathon ignites innovation, engagement

Absa Group hackathon ignites innovation, engagement

Absa Group has announced the successful completion of its second annual Hackathon, aimed at igniting engagement and fostering innovation within the Absa Technology community. The event also served as a platform for colleagues across Africa and Europe to contribute to...

Dell fast-tracks AI development

Dell Technologies has announced the Dell AI Factory to give customers access to the industry’s broadest AI portfolio, from device to data centre to cloud and an open ecosystem of technology partners to create AI applications that meet their unique needs, through...